College Football
Each year, STS releases its prospect listing to recruiting coordinators at over 500 schools and makes countless referrals to college coaches. We also make our presence known at the American Football Coaches Association National Convention and many other football clinics to meet with college coaches in person. STS also ensures its athletes understand the college football recruiting process from a staff that has been through it both as players and as coaches.
Lee McDonald networks with college coaches at the American Football Coaches Association National Convention.
Congratulations to the 2009 STS DI All-American honorees!
Freshman All-American Kicking honors!
Congratulations to the 2009 STS DI All Conference performers!
Casey Barth, North Carolina,
Sporting News 1st Team, Coaches 2nd Team and
Phil Steele.com 3rd Team All-ACC Kicker
Nick Ferrara, Maryland,
Rivals.com and Sporting News 1st Team Freshman All-ACC Kicker
Dan Hutchins, Pittsburgh,
Sporting News 1st Team, Coaches and Rivals.com 2nd Team,
Phil Steele.com 3rd Team All-Big East Kicker
Jake Harry, Missouri,
Phil Steele.com 2nd Team All-Big 12 Punter
Tim Edger, Rhode Island,
Coaches 2nd Team All- Colonial Athletic Conference Punter
Armando Cucko, Massachusetts,
Coaches 3rd Team All-Colonial Athletic Conference Kicker
Garrett Clawson, Robert Morris,
Coaches 1st Team All-Northeast Conference Kicker
Kyle Muir, Wagner,
Coaches 1st Team All-Northeast Conference Punter
Congratulations to MISSOURI punter and STS instructor/trainee Jake Harry for being named to the Ray Guy Award Watch List, given the the nation's top college punter!
Congratulations to UCONN kicker and STS instructor/trainee David Teggart for being named to the Lou Groza Award Watch List, given the the nation's top college kicker!
Congratulations to longtime STS camper and Ramapo, NJ HS
kicker Ross Krautman on committing to a full ride at Syracuse!
"Dear Lee-Sharon & I want to take this opportunity to thank you for all the
time, instruction, support and advise you have given Ross and ourselves
since Ross began working with you and the Special Teams Solutions staff when
he started in only 6th grade. Words alone cannot express our sincere
thanks and gratitude for all the countless hours you have spent with Ross not
only teaching him kicking fundamentals but teaching him life skills as well
and what it means to be involved in worthwhile cause such as "Kick Cancer"
which STS so proudly sponsors. Ross has participated in 18 STS events over
the years and they have all been without exception, great learning
experiences while providing an atmosphere of fun, an opportunity to make friends and
the opportunity to compete in a well organized structured setting. Ross
looked forward to participating in each and every one of your camps and
combines and always walked away having a great and memorable experience.
Ross's recent full scholarships to both Miami University and
Syracuse were a culmination of all the years of hard work and dedication and
your tireless efforts in helping us through the painstaking recruiting process
as well as your Pro Active approach. We just can't be any prouder of Ross.
I just want to tell you that I would strongly recommend without hesitation
Special Teams Solutions to any Kicker, Punter or Long Snapper that wants
to strive to be the best they can be with a staff that's knowledge support
and expertise cannot be duplicated.
Thanks Again Lee for all your help!"
-Jeff & Sharon Krautman,
Parents of Ross Krautman
Ramapo H.S.
Franklin Lakes NJCONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
Ross Krautman - K - Ramapo - Franklin Lakes, NJ - Syracuse
Sean Baner - K/P - William Tennet - South Hampton, PA - Delaware
Jeff Ondish - P - Elkton - Elkton, MD - Maine
Matt Maczura - K/P - Central Catholic - Pittsburgh, PA - Georgetown
Billy Fisher - K - Canfield - Canfield, OH - Army
Tim Divers - K - Wayne Hills - Wayne, NJ - LeHigh
Tyler Feely - K - Jesuit - Tampa, FL - Columbia
Ian Durham - K - Hoggard - Wilmington, NC - Navy
Mike Black - LS - NU Transfer - Rochester, NY - Old Dominion
Spencer Linquist - K - Conover - Charlotte, NC - Lenoir-Rhyne
Frank Gyimesi - LS - Manalapan - Manalapan, NJ - Lackawanna JC
John Macomber - K - Georgetown Prep - Washington, DC - Holy Cross
Gary Kagan - LS - Sebastian - Sebastian, FL - Monmouth
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FOLLOWING
and DIII SIGNEES!
Luke Faust - K - Roxbury Latin - W. Roxbury, MA - Williams
James Devens - K/P - Madison - Vienna, VA - Virginia Military
Tyler Yonchiuk - P - East Brunswick - East Brunswick, NJ - Pittsburgh
John Gardner - K - Darien - Darien, CT - UCONN
Ethan Keyserling - K - E. Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill, NC - VA Tech
Michael Barbour - K - UMD Transfer - Hicksville, NY - East Carolina
Taylor Groff - K - Manheim Central - Manheim, PA - East Stroudsburg
Geoff Magliocchetti - LS - Don Bosco - Ramsey, NJ - Marist
2009 National Signing Day was busier than ever for STS prospects...
“Our son, Nick, started working with Lee McDonald, Charlie Titus and the Special Teams Solutions staff 3 years ago when he was a freshman at St. Anthony’ s H.S. Under their direction, Nick has developed into a college-level kicker. Their expertise, patience, guidance and sincerity have gone beyond our expectations time and time again. They have always made themselves available for advice, support and instruction. Nick has just been offered a full scholarship to the University of Maryland and we couldn't be prouder. This is the culmination of hard-work, quality guidance, high quality instruction and professional caliber recruiting. It is an honor to be part of the Special Teams Solutions family. We could never thank them enough!"
-Joe and Gina Ferrara, parents of Nick, Hicksville, NY.
"STS - By far one of the most personal and professional instructional organizations available – kicking instruction at it’s finest. Over the past two years, my son has attended many different camps and we can honestly tell you that not one other camp that my son attended compares to the level of instruction, expertise and personal attention that Lee and Charlie offer. Besides the level of instruction, their knowledge and personal experiences on “the recruiting process” has been extremely valuable. This is one group of guys that you can truly trust to provide your child with the best instruction available today. Their personal touch is second to none. My son is convinced that Lee and Charlie are the best that is out there – Zach has learned more from them than any other camp or personal instructor he has ever attended or used. We plan to continue to train with STS during Zach's college career. Zach has made it today as far as he has (recruited to play D1 football) because of the care, instruction and special attention STS has given him." -Jeff McGehee, father of Zach, Livingston, NJ.
"Thanks, Lee, for all of your great help during junior and senior years and especially in the recruitment process. Coming from California, it was a huge benefit to me to attend and compete at your camps, and to get introduced to East Coast football. I look forward to working with you throughout my college career." -Ethan Swerdlow, San Diego, CA.
"This past year my son Josh attended 12 camps and expos. While all camps were good in their own way, the overall experience at the camps put on by Lee McDonald and Special Teams Solutions was much better. The instruction was top notch and the camp was as organized as any I've ever seen. There was zero wasted time, at all times the athletes were involved in some type activity, whether it was instruction, film time or competition. Bottom line the kids learned and had a lot of fun at the same time. If you are a parent and want your student-athlete to receive the best instruction and exposure, the STS camps are the way to go..."
-Doug Cuthbert, father of Josh, Wellington, FL.
"Special Teams Solutions worked with me individually on every aspect of my game. Not only did they help me get to this level, but they also worked to get me into a school on scholarship where I can compete for the starting job." -Jeff Strait, Manheim, PA.
"Dear Lee, Thank you for all the help and wisdom you've shared during the signing process. The coaching and recruiting advice you and Charlie gave through your camps and on-line was great. Without it I'm sure things would not have turned out as well. I'm so excited to play for the ODU Monarchs!"
-Marcus Lee, Wilmington, NC.
"I would really like to thank Lee and Charlie both for all of their guidance on the kicking and punting game. Without them I don't know if I would have the opportunity to play Division 1 football. Their experience helped me excel to the next level. Also by going to a few camps I was able to challenge myself more by seeing where my skill level was compared to other kickers and punters from across the east." -Jacob Peery, Baltimore, MD.
"I learned a lot with Lee McDonald and the coaches at Special Teams Solutions! It was a great experience and I certainly improved my game after the camps. I highly recommend being part of it."
-David Lopez, Plantation, FL.
coaches and parents proud after signing with Colgate!
" Lee, I would like to thank you and Charlie for all the attention, instruction, competition and exposure you provided over the past three years. The focus and knowledge you brought Andy at Special Teams Solutions, combined with his determination to play Division I football was an awesome experience. It was his combination of performance on the field and his execution in the classroom, as you told them time and time again that provided him an option to be admitted to one of the finest colleges in the country...his mom and I couldn't be more proud! Thank you again Lee!"
-Andy & Lori Heagle, parents of Andy, Syracuse, NY.
Nick Ferrara - K/P - St. Anthony's - Hicksville, NY - Maryland
Jack Griffin - K/P - St. John N. - Naples, FL - Florida International
Ethan Swerdlow - K - La Jolla - San Diego, CA - Lafayette
Brendan Gibbons - K/P - Card. New. - Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Michigan
Drew Evangelista - K/P - CGHS - Cedar Grove, NJ - Stony Brook
Andy Heagle - K/P - E. Syracuse - Syracuse, NY - Colgate
Logan Feimster - LS - N. Iredell - Statesville, NC - Wake Forest
Marcus Lee - P - Hoggard - Wilmington, NC - Old Dominion
Josh Cuthbert - LS - Glades School - Belle Glades, FL - LA Tech
Nate Conway - P - Central Mountain - Lock Haven, PA - Clarion
Jeff Strait - P - Manheim Central - Manheim, PA - UMASS
Jake Smith - K/P - Cheltanham - Elkins Park, PA - Syracuse
Kenton Beal - K/P - Cape Coral - Cape Coral, FL - Elon
Jacob Peery - K/P - Bishop Curley - Baltimore, MD - Lehigh
Paul Layton - K/P - Burnt Hills - Burnt Hills, NY - Albany
Matt Oczypok - K/P - Cent. Catholic - Pittsburgh, PA - Bowling Green
Danny Fisher - K/P - Central Dauphin - Harrisburg, PA - Bloomsburg
Sean Obermeir - K/P - York Catholic - York, PA - West Chester
David Lopez - K/P - American Heritage - Plantation, FL - Wagner
Zach McGehee - K/P - Livingston - Livingston, NJ - Coastal Carolina
Jon Decourcey - K/P - Washingtonville - Monroe, NY - Marist
Ryan Lichenstein - K - Gateway - Pittsburgh, PA - Syracuse
Jordan Shaver - K - Pine Bush - Pine Bush, NY - West VA Weslyean
Michael Herrera - K - JP Taravella - Tamarac, FL - New Haven
and DIII SIGNEES!
Jeremy Shelley - K/P - Broughton - Raleigh, NC - Alabama
Kyle Cocozzo - LS - Barnstable - Mars. Mills, MA - Assumption
Kyle Sullivan - K/P - St. Marks - Hochessin, DE - Rutgers
Phillip Doumar - LS - Jupiter - Jupiter, FL - Florida State
Arman Walia - K/P - Montclair - Montclair, NJ - Gettysburg
Nathan Woodard - LS - Amherst - Pelham, MA - SUNY Cortland
Ed Wickline - K - Ketcahm - Wapp. Falls, NY - UNC Pembroke
Jarod Brown - K/P - Grafton - Grafton, VA - West Virginia
Mike Killoran - K - Conrad - West Hartford, CT - Central CT
Austin Court - LS - St. Joe's - Montvale, NJ - East Carolina
Patrick Murray - K - Don Bosco - Mahwah, NJ - Delaware
Nick Pellino - K - Danvers - Danvers, MA - Northeastern
Jason Contraras - K - Rye - Rye, NY - Farleigh Dickinson
David Bendit - K - Perkimen - Emmaus, PA - Colby
Chris Secrest - K - McArthur - Hollywood, FL - Minnesota-Crookston
Joe Janovic - P - St. Joe's - Montvale, NJ - East Stroudsburg
Joe O'Gorman - K - Bret Harte - Angels Camp, CA - Sac State
Matt Carlyon - LS - Hazleton - Drums, PA - Central CT
Ryan Nash - K/P - Hunt. Cent. - Flemington, NJ - East Stroudsburg
Wes Bakker - K/P - Roxbury - Succasuanna, NJ - Central CT
Garrett Hoy - K/P - Irvington - Irvington, NY - Hamilton
Luke Wandrusch - K/P - Chaminade - Rockville, NY - Hobart
Brendon Levengood - K/P - Cedar Crest - Lebanon, PA - UMASS
2008 STS SIGNINGS
"Thanks STS for your encouragement and your involvement with the recruiting process. You showed me ways to improve my kicking technique and were instrumental in helping me reach my goal to kick at a Division I football school. I plan to continue working with Lee to help me reach my full potential at Tech."
- Justin Myer, Manheim Central HS, Manheim, PA.
“I want to thank Special Teams Solutions for helping me reach my goal of playing Division I football. It was Charlie's expertise on punting that made me the punter I am today and Lee's second to none kicking instructions that have developed and shaped my skills. Thank you both!”
-Andy Bell, Delbarton Prep, Morristown, NJ.
“Dear Lee, I would like to thank you and Charlie greatly for helping me through the whole recruiting process and working with me. You guys made me a much better kicker and punter!”
–Drew Hareza, S. Fayette HS, McDonald, PA.
a full scholarship to Liberty University!
“I would like to thank you for all your help through the entire recruiting process. I enjoyed working with Special Teams Solutions. You gave me a lot of tips during the entire recruiting process and helped me achieve my goal to kick for a division 1 program on full scholarship. I believe STS is the best group of people to work with in order to improve your
kicking and punting abilities.”
–Matt Bevins, Warwick HS, Norfolk, VA.
Despite their differences in allegiances, STS players and families remain close after high school and beyond. Lee McDonald tailgates at the Rutgers/UCONN tilt with David Teggart Sr., father of UCONN kicker David Teggart and poses with North Carolina kicker Casey Barth before the UNC/Rutgers game.
Corey Smith - K/P - Mussleman HS - Inwood, WV - Alabama
Brian Hanly - K - Don Bosco Prep - Ramsey, NJ - Hofstra
Steve Schott - K - Washington HS - Massilon, OH - Ball State
Matt Bevins - K/P - Warwick HS - Newport News, VA - Liberty
Justin Myer - K - Manheim Central HS - Manheim, PA - Virginia Tech
Alex Carlton - K - Newark HS - Newark, DE - Army
Richard Grennen - K/P - St. Anthony's HS - Port Jefferson, NY - Merchant Marine Academy
Andrew Bell - K/P - Delbarton Prep - Morristown, NJ - Bucknell
Bryson Rose - K - Wakefield HS - Raleigh, NC - Mississippi
Jon Teague - K/P - Foard HS - Hickory, NC - Navy
Tommy Ohmart - LS - Horizon HS - Scottsdale, AZ - Arizona State
Kyle Elliot - P - Cresskill HS - Cresskill, NJ - Rhode Island
Gerald Levano - K/P - Chaminade HS - Mineola, NY - Boston College
Taylor Baskett - K - T. Sanford HS - Fayettville, NC - UNC Pembroke
Scott Demler - K/P - Hun School - Washington, PA - Virginia Tech
Kyle Muir - P - Hudson Valley CC - Syracuse, NY - Wagner College
Nolan Fry - LS - Ravenscroft School - Raleigh, NC - North Carolina
Jordan Waxman - K/P - Quakertown HS - Kintersville, PA - Maine
Drew Hareza - K/P - S. Fayette HS - McDonald, PA - Old Dominion
Patrick Campbell - K - Council Rock N. HS - Newtown, PA - Temple
Casey Barth - K - Hoggard HS - Wilmington, NC - North Carolina
Cameron Dean - K/P - St. Andrew's HS - Gulf Stream, FL - Fordham
David Soldner - K - Manheim Twp. HS - Manheim, PA - Penn State
John Jackson - LS - Central Bucks S. HS - Warrington, PA - Villanova
Adam Auerbach - K/P - Glen Rock HS - Glen Rock, NJ - Tufts
Dennis Curran - K/P - Lackawanna JC - Langhorne, PA - Bloomsburg
Michael Passaro - LS - Delbarton Prep - Morristown, NJ - Gettysburg
Kevin Ivins* - K/P - Burlington Twp. HS - Burlington, NJ - Towson
Robbie Davis - LS - Phoebus HS - Norfolk, VA - Christopher Newport
Aaron Chambers - K/P - CR North HS - Newtown, PA - Kentucky State
Jordan Ottinger - P - Salesianum HS - Centreville, DE - Temple
Robert Pennella - K/P - BHS - Bridgewater, NJ - Gettysburg
Wes Varnes - P - Middletown HS - Middletown, DE - Delaware
Gregg Mercogliano - K/P - HHS - Haddonfield, NJ - Mulhenberg
Rob Vogler - LS - Great Bridge HS - Chesapeake, VA - Liberty
Scott Heyman - K - Christ Church - Urbana, VA - Penn State
Michael Raccioppi - LS - Bayonne HS - Bayonne, NJ - Maryland
Matt Nawracaj - K - Monroe HS - Monroe, NJ - Lebannon Valley
Derick Hughes - K - Robbinsville HS - Robinsville, NJ - Shippensburg
Brendan Harper - K - Southside HS - Pine City, NY - Ithaca
Antonio Regalbuto - K - St. Joe's Ham. HS - Clayton, NJ - Wesley
Austin Turner- K/P - Mesa JUCO - San Diego, CA - Fayetteville State
Brooks Mitzkewwic - P - Del. Val. HS - Frenchtown, NJ - Albright
Sean Kroeger - P - NPHS - New Providence, NJ - William & Mary
Jeff Schaeffer - K/P - Freedom HS - Bethlehem, PA - Chicago
James Hind - K - Nassau CC - Bernardsville, NJ - Rowan
Dan Maltese - K/P - WTHS - Washington Twp., NJ - Wesley
Michael Fittelson- K/P - THS - Trumbull, CT - Curry
Grant Cody - K/P - Hargrave MA - Redding, CT - Wofford
Sebastian Saunders - K/P - RHS - Rye, NY - McGill
Eric Karcinski - K/P - RRHS - River Ridge, FL - Florida International
Kyle Cinzio - P - Newtown, PA - Illinois State
Cody Beckel - K - EVHS - Port Jefferson, NY - Worcester Tech
Matt Cole - K/P - Phoebus HS - Hampton, VA - Old Dominion
Chris Scifo - K/P - St. Thomas HS - Coral Springs, FL - Central CT
Tim Edger - P - St. Joe's - Hainsport, NJ - Rhode Island
2007 STS SIGNINGS
Brett Arnold Lackawanna JC (PA) UMASS
Michael Barbour St. Anthony's HS (NY) University of Maryland
Billy Daniels Ridgefield Mem. HS (NJ) Temple University
Dillon Dwyer Garden City HS (NY) Ithaca College
Nick Gambino North Brunswick HS (NJ) The College of New Jersey
Kamil Hage North Brunswick HS (NJ) Monmouth University
John Hancock Freehold Twp. HS (NJ) Farleigh Dickinson University
Jake Harry Palomar CC (CA) University of Missouri
Rickey Jarman N. Lenoir HS (NC) S. Virginia University
Anthony Kelley Clinton HS (NY) Cheyney University
David Kuncio Bergen Catholic HS (NJ) University of Pennsylvania
Alex Lachman Livingston HS (NJ) Johns Hopkins University
Nick Lalumia St. Peter's Prep (NJ) Rensselaer Polytechnic
Evan L'Esperance Erial HS (NJ) Kean University
Kilgo Livingston DeMatha HS (MD) Georgetown University
DJ LoPresti Randolph HS (NJ) Monmouth University
Chris Malick Mainland (NJ) Iona College
Mark Mangion Ridge HS (NJ) Wagner College
Eric McCutcheon JP Steven's HS (NJ) Monmouth University
Matt Miller Tenafly HS (NJ) Monmouth University
Colin Parsons Wall Twp. HS (NJ) Kean University
Michael Perry West Deptford HS (NJ) University of Delaware
Mark Petrone North Brunswick HS (NJ) The College of New Jersey
Justin Pringle Rancocas HS (NJ) Rensselaer Polytechnic
Patrick Rosas Centreville HS (VA) Carnegie Mellon University
Ross Sylvester Salesianum HS (DE) University of Delaware
David Teggart Algonquin HS (MA) University of Connecticut
Dominick Tomminelli Marlboro HS (NY) Central Connecticut
Del Thomas Clearview HS (NJ) Brown University
Gregg Watson South Brunswick HS (NJ) Farleigh Dickinson University
Bobby Woods Sayreville HS (NJ) Iona College